Youth Empowerment & Support Services (YESS)
YESS is dedicated to supporting youth experiencing homelessness and crisis in Edmonton. Their mission is to provide immediate and low-barrier shelter, individualized support, and resources that empower youth to build healthy, independent futures.
More and more young people need access to 24/7 crisis support, a safe place to sleep, and trauma-informed mental health support.
Donating Securities To A Registered Charity Through Your Registered & Non-Registered Accounts
Donating publicly traded securities, or mutual funds, to a registered charity in Canada is a tax-efficient way to give back. If you hold investments such as stocks, mutual funds, or ETFs in a non-registered account or a registered account like a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), Registered Retirement Income Fund (RRIF), or Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), you can arrange to donate these assets either during your lifetime or on your death. This article explores how to structure these donations, the tax benefits, and key considerations when planning your charitable giving...
This article was originally published in the 2025 YESS Planned Giving Newsletter. You can read the full article here.